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Motorcycle Mentors Boost Biker Safety
By Elizabeth O. Bryson
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — U.S. Army Soldiers from Operations Group, National Training Center (NTC), saddled up for safety Oct. 16, 2023, as they participated in a quarterly check ride to Lucerne Valley with the Motorcycle Mentor Club here.
The Motorcycle Mentor Club promotes safety on post and off, by providing peer safety coaches to Soldiers and civilian bikers.
Motorcycle Mentor Club or- ganizer John Mancer, the Opera- tions Group, NTC, civilian signal communications officer and a U.S. Army veteran, said the voluntary program is important because it helps Soldiers who are at all levels of expertise gain and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to properly maintain their vehicles and ride safely.
It also provides an oppor- tunity for social engagement among Soldiers who work and
ride together in the Fort Irwin community, he added.
Lifetime motorcycle enthusi- ast, Sgt. First Class Marvin Rogers, Ghost Team, Operations Group, NTC, psychological operations noncommissioned officer, has been part of the club since Janu- ary 2023.
“The motorcycle safety program here not only ensures Soldiers are in compliance with Fort Irwin rules and documentation,” Rogers explained. “ But our quarterly rides
let us get a good gauge on where everyone is at as a rider and have a little fun in the process.”
Rogers said the rides provided an opportunity to build stronger bonds with his team as well.
”Seriously, it’s a great chance to get out with other riders and enjoy the camaraderie and I feel it’s my responsibility as a senior NCO to share my knowledge and mentor other riders.” Rogers said. “It’s all about keeping everyone safe out there.”
From RACE, Page 1
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